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Head of the Don

Head race 4,000m course
Date
Sunday 7 November 2027
Venue
River Don, Doncaster
Organised by
Helen Pogmore
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Head of the Don is a head race. It is held on Sunday 7 November 2027 at River Don, Doncaster over a 4,000m course. The event is organised by Helen Pogmore. Head of the Don offers 4 boat classes, including Open, Women, Mixed, Junior.

Entries at a glance

From the last 2 races (2024 to 2025).

113

crews a year on average

72%

juniors

92%

sculling boats

8

eights raced

Masters: 40 crews over 2 races, mostly quads, doubles and coxed fours. Only band D raced. Some crew bands were not recorded (36 crews).

Who races here

Over the last 2 races (2024 to 2025) this head averaged 113 crews. Most crews were juniors (72%). Sculling boats made up 92% of entries. Masters crews made up 18% (40 crews), mostly quads and doubles.

225 crews across 2 editions. The grids combine all years shown.

Will my crew have racing here?

See which crews raced before. This does not confirm this year's entry categories.

J18 men's single: 30 matching crews raced over 2 years.

  • 2025: J18 single, 20 crews
  • 2024: J18 single, band 1, 4 crews; J18 single, band 2, 2 crews; J18 single, band 3, 4 crews

Junior crews can often enter an older age category. Check the event's rules.

Crews by age and boat

Choose a cell to check your crew. Darker blue means more crews.

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Crews by age and boat
Age group 1x Single 2x Double 2- Pair 4x Quad 4x+ Coxed quad 4- Four 4+ Coxed four 8+ Eight All boats
Junior 161
Senior and open 24
Masters 40
University and college 0
Beginner 0
All ages 103 51 0 28 24 2 9 8 225
Crews per cell 0 1-9 10-24 25-49 50-99 100-199 200+

Masters crews by band

Each crew counts in its own band. Choose a cell to see the races.

Masters crews by band
Boat A B C D E F G H I J K Unknown band
1x Single
2x Double
2- Pair
4x Quad
4x+ Coxed quad
4- Four
4+ Coxed four
8+ Eight
Crews per cell 0 1-9 10-24 25-49 50-99 100-199 200+

Categories raced

Open an age group to compare categories. Counts are crews in each year.

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Junior 35 categories raced
Junior - Categories raced
Category 2024 2025
J18 single Op.J18.1x - 20
J18 women's single W.J18.1x 3 17
J14 coxed quad Op.J14.4x+ 2 6
J18 double Op.J18.2x 4 4
J15 women's single W.J15.1x 2 5
J15 double Op.J15.2x 2 4
J15 single Op.J15.1x 2 3
J16 single Op.J16.1x 5 -
J18 quad Op.J18.4x - 5
J18 women's quad W.J18.4x 2 3
J14 single Op.J14.1x - 4
J14 women's coxed quad W.J14.4x+ - 4
J15 women's coxed quad W.J15.4x+ - 4
J16 single, band 1 B1.Op.J16.1x - 4
J16 single, band 2 B2.Op.J16.1x - 4
J16 women's single W.J16.1x 4 -
J18 single, band 1 B1.Op.J18.1x 4 -
J18 single, band 3 B3.Op.J18.1x 4 -
J15 coxed quad, band 1 B1.Op.J15.4x+ - 3
J15 women's double W.J15.2x 3 -
J15 women's double, band 1 B1.W.J15.2x - 3
J16 double, band 1 B1.Op.J16.2x - 3
J16 women's quad W.J16.4x - 3
J18 women's double W.J18.2x - 3
J14 women's double W.J14.2x - 2
J14 women's single W.J14.1x - 2
J15 coxed quad, band 2 B2.Op.J15.4x+ - 2
J15 women's double, band 2 B2.W.J15.2x - 2
J16 double, band 2 B2.Op.J16.2x - 2
J16 women's double W.J16.2x 2 -
J16 women's double, band 1 B1.W.J16.2x - 2
J16 women's double, band 2 B2.W.J16.2x - 2
J18 coxed four Op.J18.4+ - 2
J18 coxless four Op.J18.4- - 2
J18 single, band 2 B2.Op.J18.1x 2 -
Senior and open 8 categories raced
Senior and open - Categories raced
Category 2024 2025
Women's single W.1x 2 5
Open single Op.1x 4 2
Women's double, band 2 B2.W.2x - 3
Open eight Op.8+ 2 -
Women's double, band 1 B1.W.2x - 2
Women's quad W.4x 2 -
Open coxed four Op.4+ 1 -
Women's coxed quad W.4x+ 1 -
Masters 17 categories raced
Masters - Categories raced
Category 2024 2025
Mixed masters E, F and I quad Mx.Mas.EFI.4x - 4
Masters C, G and H men's quad Op.Mas.CGH.4x - 3
Masters D and E women's coxed four W.Mas.DE.4+ 3 -
Masters D and F women's coxed four W.Mas.DF.4+ - 3
Masters D, F and G women's single W.Mas.DFG.1x 3 -
Masters C and D men's double Op.Mas.CD.2x - 2
Masters C and D women's double W.Mas.CD.2x - 2
Masters C and E men's single Op.Mas.CE.1x 2 -
Masters D and E men's eight Op.Mas.DE.8+ 2 -
Masters D and E women's eight W.Mas.DE.8+ - 2
Masters D and E women's quad W.Mas.DE.4x - 2
Masters D and F women's double W.Mas.DF.2x 2 -
Masters D and F women's eight W.Mas.DF.8+ 2 -
Masters D women's quad W.Mas.D.4x 2 -
Masters E and G men's double Op.Mas.EG.2x - 2
Masters G and H men's quad Op.Mas.GH.4x 2 -
Mixed masters D coxed quad Mx.Mas.D.4x+ - 2

Counts come from the published results of past races. Organisers can merge or split categories each year, so check the current entry categories before you enter.

Venue location

About this head race

The Head of the Don is a rowing event held under British Rowing’s Rules of Racing and RowSafe.

Course

All events are raced upstream on the River Don, boating from Hexthorpe Park.

Boat classes

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Head of the Don 2027: common questions

When does Head of the Don 2027 take place?

Head of the Don 2027 is on Sunday 7 November 2027.

Where is Head of the Don held?

Head of the Don is held at River Don, Doncaster.

What format is Head of the Don raced in?

Head of the Don is a head race (4,000m).

Which boat classes race at Head of the Don?

Head of the Don runs 4 boat classes: Open, Women, Mixed, Junior.

Who can race at Head of the Don?

Head of the Don takes entries for Senior, Masters, Junior crews.

How do crews enter Head of the Don?

Entry information is published on the official regatta website (www.doncasterrowingclub.com). Helen Pogmore is responsible for entries and on-the-day logistics.

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